WORLD RED CROSS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 October 1934, Page 19 (Supplement)

WORLD RED CROSS.

WIDESPREAD WORK. Many interesting matters are reiM>rted about the work of the Red Cross Society abroad, as the society functions in such a large number of countries. It appears tha' highway first-aid stations have been established in 30 different countries, and these are immensely appreciated. There are 2001 stations on the French highways, which last yea • were called on to assist 2584 cases connected with accidents. One post alone assisted 69 persons, victims of 23 accidents. The Greek ‘ Red Cross has seven highway posts, the Swedish as many, and the Italian even more, all doing fine work. Czechoslovkia, has originated the plan to induce several nations to co-operate in an air service of ambulances, these to carry patients from one country to another. An international congress on life-sav-ing and accident aid will meet at Copenhagen on June 11, 1937, the Danish Red Cross being the originator of this movement. Mention is made of the funeral of King Albert of the Belgians, which was attended by over a million people, and a very large organisation of the society Was employed in rescue work in the crowds. The Grand Prix d’Honneur of the French and International Life-saving Federations has been awarded this year to the League of Red Cross Societies in recognition of the signal services rendered by its member societies to the cause of suffering humanity. This prize consisted of a handsome bowl of blue and gold Sevres porcelain, and is the gift of the President of the French Republic. DULLER" COLOURS. FASHIONS AT ELLERSLIE. Tweed suits and ensembles, heavy fur-trimmed coats and furs were much in evidence at Ellerslie for the Great Northern Steeplechase meeting. Brown, brown and beige checks, navy blue, and black were extremely popular, and the general effect was much more sombre than previous seasons. Here and there the new shades of green and some of the berry colours struck a vivid note, while a yellow or orange quill in the hat added distinctiveness to an otherwise restrained costume. Deep collars in astrakhan, clipped wool or fur were features of the heavy coats, and, to cope with them, small snugly-fitting hats of the turban shape were muc’ evidence. The second day of the meeting was favoured with delightful weather, though the first and last days were dull and showery, and lighter suits of angora with matching hats or berets were extensively worn. The popular colours appeared to be greens, a fairly bright blue, tonings of maroon, and all the browns and greys.